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I . nest [nest] N

1. nest:

nest
(鸟)巢 cháo
nest
窝 wō

II . nest [nest] VB intr

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empty nest N

nest egg N

1. nest egg:

nest egg
储备金 chǔbèijīn

2. nest egg:

nest egg
留窝蛋 liúwōdàn

empty-nest depression N

empty-nest syndrome N

Usage examples with nest

a nest of vice
罪恶的渊薮
a nest of boxes
一套盒子

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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They are omnivorous and nest on the ground.
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Another call, "gow, gow, gow" is typically given upon returning to a nest.
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Nests with small entrance holes are most successful.
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Its lined cup nest is built low in a shrub or tussock.
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These birds' nests are open cups, which are usually situated close to the trunk of a tree.
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The nests of females are more complex and tightly woven than those of males.
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Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years.
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The nest is a relatively flat platform of twigs and leaves.
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Her offspring workers slowly take over the nest.
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Most predation recorded on this species is on the young at the nest.
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